Henry VIII: Man, Monarch, Monster - Season 1

Henry develops an agonising ulcer on his leg which has a terrible effect on his mental health and his moods; he also loses his once-athletic figure and becomes overweight and obese.

Museum Secrets - Season 3

Both a museum and the official palace of the Spanish royal family, the Palacio Real features armour, artworks and treasures that were once the private possessions of Spain's kings and queens.

Nicholas & Alexandra: Russia's Last Royals - Season 1

We reveal the obstacles that Tsar Nicholas II and his wife Alexandra overcame. After a long-distance relationship, the two were married as the young Tsar assumed control of the Russian Empire.

Mysteries at the Museum - Season 11

Investigate a story about a man who turned a pile of rocks into a gold mine, examine a royal suit of armour, and uncover the truth behind one of the most enduring mysteries in American history.

Mysteries at the Museum - Season 11

Investigate an iron link at the centre of a formidable fraud, examine a plane that launched incredible journeys into space, and inspect an oil pump that played a unique role in World War II.

Mythical Beasts - Season 1

Stories of dragons appear across the globe; some saw the dragon as a symbol of evil, while others revered them and welcomed their help. Why does the dragon appear in so many different cultures?

Turning Point - Season 1

At 25, Winston Churchill's dramatic escape from a prison of war was a turning point from where he launched one of the most remarkable political careers of the 20th century.

Turning Point - Season 1

Traumatised by his upbringing, Kaiser Wilhelm became a dangerous and volatile monarch hell-bent on a militaristic path that took Germany into one of the deadliest conflicts in human history.

Castles - Bastions of Power - Season 1

Castles were bastions of power, but what was life like behind their walls? We follow their development from simple wooden fortifications to the most elaborate strongholds and residences.

Castles - Bastions of Power - Season 1

We examine the military function of 11th to 16th-century castles, travelling from the White Tower in London to Chateau Gaillard in Normandy and the castle of the last of Europe's robber knights.

Secrets of the Pyramids - Season 1

Join archaeologists decoding a pyramid worker's 4500-year-old journal. Can they reconstruct an ancient boat and unlock the long-lost secrets of how the Great Pyramid was built?

Secrets of the Pyramids - Season 1

As archaeologists decode the 4500-year-old journal of a pyramid worker, they uncover new clues about how the Great Pyramid was built - but can they transport a heavy stone block using manpower alone?

Ancient Superstructures - Season 1

The Great Wall of China is still shrouded in mystery; thanks to the latest digital technology, today's experts can dissect the work of ancient builders to try to reveal secrets kept for millennia.

Ancient Superstructures - Season 1

In the heart of the Peruvian Andes, the city of Machu Picchu remains the Inca's most breathtaking and enigmatic urban creation; today, experts investigate areas that were previously unknown.

The Last Journey of the Vikings - Season 1

1066: the Vikings are no longer involved in raids or pillages, but in a power struggle for the throne of England, a historic and tumultuous event which will also be the last battle of the Vikings.

Pompeii Rising - Season 1

In 2010, the collapse of the Gladiators Barracks drew the world's attention to the degraded condition of Pompeii; the European Community and the Italian Government have released 105 million euros to save the city.

The Nile: 5000 Years of History - Season 1

Bettany starts this episode on a stretch of the Nile that few visitors ever get to see, but this was once Egypt's main highway, used by Cleopatra to travel the country and be seen by her people.

Treasures Decoded - Season 3

Ramesses II was Egypt's greatest pharaoh; his capital city, Pi-Ramesses, was known to be a magnificent city, yet it seemed to have completely disappeared over the passage of time.

Turning Point - Season 1

Joseph Djugashvili trained to be a priest, but the brutal, humiliating experience of a Georgian set him on a ruthless path to become one of the most powerful and violent dictators of the 20th century.

Turning Point - Season 1

At 25, Winston Churchill's dramatic escape from a prison of war was a turning point from where he launched one of the most remarkable political careers of the 20th century.

Royals: The Lost Letters - Season 1

There are private and public pressures on the Windsors; on a visit to the East End, Bertie and his wife are shouted at: 'We don't want no royal parasites, give us food!' The Great Depression has hit.

Nicholas & Alexandra: Russia's Last Royals - Season 1

We reveal the obstacles that Tsar Nicholas II and his wife Alexandra overcame. After a long-distance relationship, the two were married as the young Tsar assumed control of the Russian Empire.

Henry VIII: Man, Monarch, Monster - Season 1

Henry develops an agonising ulcer on his leg which has a terrible effect on his mental health and his moods; he also loses his once-athletic figure and becomes overweight and obese.

The Last Persian Shah

Mythical Beasts - Season 1

The Minotaur is one of the most famous mythical creatures, but what is its real world inspiration? Evidence of human sacrifice suggests that there may be more to this fable than we once thought.

Mysteries at the Museum - Season 12

Don Wildman examines the chilling stories behind an eccentric motorised expedition to the North Pole, a frozen feat of nautical engineering during World War II and a carnival creature in an ice block.